Sunday, February 15, 2009

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has a long history of culture rooted in the early settlement and colonization of the United States. The Gullah Celebration is a unique event that pays homage to the culture and language of the original 'Gullah', West African slaves who were brought to work the cotton plantations of the South. ResortQuest Hilton Head is proud to support the Gullah Celebration, a Hilton Head cultural event.

In addition to attending the annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration which gives visitors the opportunity to share in rich cultural traditions and crafts; while in town, guests can also visit Mitchelville - the first freed Negro township; Gullah Heritage Trail - Hilton Head Island; Ibile Indigo House - a working studio where visitors learn the tradition of West African indigo-dye processes and products; Zion Chapel of Ease - Hilton Head's oldest cemetery; Queen Chapel AME Church - established in 1860 as a 'praise house' for Pope Plantation slaves.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Fort Walton Beach, Florida - February, 2 2009 - Blizzard Internet Marketing, a search engine marketing company out of Glenwood Springs, Colorado has formed a partnership with ResortQuest, one of the nation's leading vacation rental and resort real estate companies.

This partnership joins two market leaders to provide added benefit and value to the vacation rental industry. Blizzard Internet Marketing is a leading provider of search engine marketing services for the hospitality industry. ResortQuest and its Partners represent a portfolio of over 50,000 vacation rentals, encompassing over 100 resort locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. Blizzard and ResortQuest perfectly compliment one another in product, expertise, and their mutual belief in the importance of web marketing and Search Engine Optimization to the vacation rental industry.

'Blizzard Internet Marketing understands search engine marketing in the vacation rental business in a way that few agencies do. Blizzard SEO experts often break down the complex issues involved in SEO into bite size nuggets of actionable items. Even individuals with very little experience in internet marketing can turn to the Blizzard team for real-world search engine solutions that increase the bottom line. '

ResortQuest continues to aggressively expand into new markets across North America and Europe by partnering with established, local vacation rental management companies. Blizzard will serve as an additional preferred internet marketing and Search Engine Optimization option for these ResortQuest partner affiliates. The partnership will ensure expert optimization and marketing services for all involved. As part of the partnership, Blizzard will also conduct online marketing webinars to help educate ResortQuest Partners on the latest techniques and technology available.

Both companies are thrilled with the new arrangement and the mutual benefits it is sure to provide. Trent Blizzard, owner of Blizzard Internet Marketing offers the following sentiments about the budding relationship:

'We are proud to work cooperatively with an industry leader of ResortQuest's stature. Like Blizzard, ResortQuest offers expertise and experience to the vacation rental and holiday destination markets. Blizzard shares a likeminded philosophy about the importance of online marketing and Search Engine Optimization. We are pleased to extend our services and add more value to the online marketing components of the ResortQuest Partnership program.'

Ellis adds, 'The addition of Blizzard Internet to the preferred vendor list provides our Partners with another great resource for search engine marketing. We strive to give our Partners access to the best technology and marketing minds in the vacation rental business.'

ResortQuest, one of the nation's leading vacation rental hospitality and resort real estate companies provides a one-stop resource in North America's premier resort destinations. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and home rentals in the U.S., based on a portfolio of over 10,000 vacation rental properties. ResortQuest has local check-in offices at every one of its destinations and full staff on-site to provide the highest service levels to guests. With the inclusion of Partner Affiliates in North America and Europe, ResortQuest now offers over 50,000 vacation rental choices in over 100 destinations world-wide. With over a billion in sales, ResortQuest Real Estate is one of the nation's leading real estate companies focusing exclusively on resort properties, offering superior brokerage services in the country's premier beach, ski and golf destinations.

About Blizzard Internet Marketing, Inc

Blizzard is the leading provider of Internet marketing services to the hospitality industry. Services include website design, promotion, statistical analytics tracking, web hosting, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-per-Click (PPC) marketing strategies. Blizzard focuses on designing websites that perform well in search engines, excel in usability, and facilitate a purchasing action that results in increased online revenue for their clients. They continuously seek out innovative strategies to keep their clients ahead of the curve.